A mother of three was found shot to death inside her Aliquippa home Sunday afternoon, and police said the father of her children is the suspected killer.

Anesha Martin, 25, was shot multiple times in the head and neck at her home on Main Street. Police charged Jasmen Walker, 27, after he turned himself in.

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According to the criminal complaint, Walker was walking with his mother when he noticed a police a officer. Police say he walked up to the officer and said he "couldn't take it anymore" and turned around, placed his hands behind his back and was handcuffed. Walker then allegedly told the officer to check on Martin because "she might have a little life in her."

A family member found Martin's body in her living room and called police. She was not breathing. "They had been trying to get a hold of her all morning long and they were unable to do that by phone," Sgt. Steven Roberts said.

Police said Walker was not at the home when they arrived. The children were in the care of babysitters.

According to police, Walker told officers he went there to "settle a dispute" after the two had argued. He claims she let him in, but investigators said it appeared someone kicked in a rear door.

Neighbor Ursula Riggins said that the couple was quiet and that she never witnessed any violent activity. Riggins described the victim as a quiet woman who kept to herself.

"Always in and out. Going back and forth to work," Riggins said. "Always there spending time with her children. Very nice, quiet girl."

Riggins said when Martin wasn't working, she spent time with her children who are now in the care of family members. "It's just heartbreaking for both families -- two lives, children without parents," she said.

A candelight vigil was planned for 7:30 p.m. Monday outside the victim's home.